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Two encounters with foxes that apparently were rabid, one in which a man was attacked and the other in which a dog was attacked, occurred Saturday on the upper campus ...
A good rule of thumb is to dig down about 2-3 inches with your finger or a trowel. If the soil is still moist at that depth, then your plants probably don’t need more water yet. Most vegetables ...
This free, fantastical concert-ical event is best for pre-K through fifth grade, but it’s open to all ages. The three-man outfit delivers a fun, high-energy concert for the whole family. It’s ...
The North Wilkesboro and Wilkes County commissioners both approved economic incentive agreements under which Wilkes-based Retail Solutions Group, Inc. (RSG) will be reimbursed 80% of property ...
Fire destroyed a forklift, wood chipper, three large tractors, fertilizer and other equipment and supplies in an open-sided pole shed on the Wilkes Community College campus in Wilkesboro Monday ...
Wilkes County Attorney Tony Triplett said a man’s allegations of wrongdoing involving pay increases for County Manager John Yates and 18 other county government employees are unfounded.
Three people died, including an off-duty Wilkes Sheriff’s Office deputy, as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Red White and Blue Road in Roaring River about 7 p.m. Friday.
The Wilkes Community College Small Business Center is accepting applications for the Retail Academy, a new program created to address the challenges of starting and operating a retail establishment.
One person died when two motorcycles collided while both were northbound on Ruritan Road in the Roaring River community about 4:50 p.m. Saturday.
Harvesting of the 2025 Brushy Mountain peach crop in Wilkes and Alexander counties has started, with freshy-picked peaches for sale at apple houses in the two counties.
Rehearsals are underway for the 24th season of “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend,” to again be performed at Benton Hall at 300 D Street, North Wilkesboro.
The Wilkes County American Legion senior softball team shut out Burke County, 3-0, in Millers Creek on Tuesday.